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I've been waiting years - Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Nashua, NH
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I've been waiting years for a TT. Was going to...
NoMoreBellyYESSeptember 4, 2012
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I've been waiting years for a TT. Was going to have one in 2006, lost 35 pounds then went for my pre-op and found out I was pregnant! Ugh! Needless to say I never had it done and now things look 100% worse! Luckily I am now able to do it and pregnancy is no longer an issue since I had all my "plumbing" removed in 2010! =)
This time I lost 15 pounds really quick, 2 weeks but I haven't been able to lose any more, actually gained 4 back even though I'm doing everything the same. I feel drained and disappointed with myself! I think that's part of the depression I seem to be going through. I should be super excited but I'm really not. I keep worrying if my TT will look like what "I" anticipate. I have this image in my head and wonder if it will turn out the same. I guess that's a question for my PS. I'm also having lipo on my back and hips.
I'm not worried about my house or kids, my hubby is great....I worry more about my recovery; do I need a recliner or a hospital bed in my house; will I be able to stand the pain since I can't tolerate pain meds; will my back pain get worse than it already is......
Anyone else feel like this?
Ok, so I wrote this then took pics of my belly to post with this.....OMG! It looks so much worse in pictures LOL! These pics definitely get me a little more excited! ROTFL!
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September 6, 2012
trust me i was alottt worse than u ,,i have lots of stretch marks and loose skin above my belly ,,i was so skinny and gained lots of weight after having my first child ,,then i loose all the weight but my stomach looks ewww,,lol
keep me updated ,,wish u luck woman ;)
keep me updated ,,wish u luck woman ;)
September 6, 2012
To make matters worse I got my lips done yesterday with restylane! They looked great when I left the office but by last night they were HUGE and bruised! LOL! I'm a friggin glutton for punishment! I look like Big Ang from Mob Wives! I do hear the swelling will go down in a day or two! Ugh!
September 6, 2012
DMags,
You must take yourself out of this depression! You are gong to love the results! It is simply a prcess to get to a conclusion. Yes, do rent an electric recliner! I rented a recliner but had no idea to ask for an electric one - it just came. It was a Godsend, believe me. As I wrote earlier, it practically 'stands you up' to get out of the chair. I slept in that recliner for almost two weeks. I got up in middle of night each night to go to the bathroom and used a walker for that. I also had a raised potty chair w/ arms. All of these items just make it much easier and much more comfortable. I just turned 56 yesterday. I seem to be the oldest of the group on this site!! Just grab that belly fat and say out loud: you will be gone soon!! Its so nice now to look down there and not see that!!! You will do fine!!! I am 19 days post op and am travelling this weekend to a football game! I will be keeping up with you!
You must take yourself out of this depression! You are gong to love the results! It is simply a prcess to get to a conclusion. Yes, do rent an electric recliner! I rented a recliner but had no idea to ask for an electric one - it just came. It was a Godsend, believe me. As I wrote earlier, it practically 'stands you up' to get out of the chair. I slept in that recliner for almost two weeks. I got up in middle of night each night to go to the bathroom and used a walker for that. I also had a raised potty chair w/ arms. All of these items just make it much easier and much more comfortable. I just turned 56 yesterday. I seem to be the oldest of the group on this site!! Just grab that belly fat and say out loud: you will be gone soon!! Its so nice now to look down there and not see that!!! You will do fine!!! I am 19 days post op and am travelling this weekend to a football game! I will be keeping up with you!
September 6, 2012
Hi Ranch Mama!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! So glad you are feeling good enough to travel! I am starting to feel a little better about it. I was able to take of a couple more pounds so I'm back on track. My TT isn't until the 25th so I still have time to lose more.
I think my depression is a mix, sort of a "perfect storm" of things right now. Between summer ending and the cold winter soon approaching to my littlest starting kindergarden and my oldest a senior in high school, both big milestones but tug at the heartstrings. Probably sounds dumb to most but I'm so emotional right now! LOL! You would think I was PMS'ing but I had a hysterectomy two years ago! Best thing I ever did actually!
I keep grabbing my belly too and saying in a couple weeks you will be GONE! My husband didn't want me to do it but he's coming around now and I think is actually getting excited as well....this makes me feel better too!
I have to look into getting a chair? Where do you rent one? Rent-A-Center??
I think my depression is a mix, sort of a "perfect storm" of things right now. Between summer ending and the cold winter soon approaching to my littlest starting kindergarden and my oldest a senior in high school, both big milestones but tug at the heartstrings. Probably sounds dumb to most but I'm so emotional right now! LOL! You would think I was PMS'ing but I had a hysterectomy two years ago! Best thing I ever did actually!
I keep grabbing my belly too and saying in a couple weeks you will be GONE! My husband didn't want me to do it but he's coming around now and I think is actually getting excited as well....this makes me feel better too!
I have to look into getting a chair? Where do you rent one? Rent-A-Center??
UPDATED FROM NoMoreBellyYES
15 days pre
I just had my Pre-Op appointment! I was there for...
NoMoreBellyYESSeptember 10, 2012
I just had my Pre-Op appointment! I was there for almost 2 hours! I feel I have all the information I need to proceed! My doctor has the best staff in his office as well, and he is just AMAZING! I can't wait until September 25th!!!!!
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September 10, 2012
I feel ya with the pre-op blues...I am hopeful it is just nervousness as I am super excited. I sure hope it passes before I have to go through possible post-op depression I have read about online. Regarding the back pain--YES! Huge concern of mine too...
September 10, 2012
Hi HailsD,
I have my pre-op today so I'm going to address the depression I've been going through....although it is starting to get better. I rented a hospital bed today that will be delivered the say before surgery so I hope that will help with things. My bedroom is upstairs and I really don't want to deal with that. My living room/great room is HUGE so there is plenty of room in there for the bed. That room has two sets of french doors and a large window on another wall so it will be bright and cheery to help avoid the blues.
When are you scheduled?
I have my pre-op today so I'm going to address the depression I've been going through....although it is starting to get better. I rented a hospital bed today that will be delivered the say before surgery so I hope that will help with things. My bedroom is upstairs and I really don't want to deal with that. My living room/great room is HUGE so there is plenty of room in there for the bed. That room has two sets of french doors and a large window on another wall so it will be bright and cheery to help avoid the blues.
When are you scheduled?
September 11, 2012
Hi DmagsNH
I am scheduled for sept. 28 and I have been so nervous and depressed as the time is getting closer. So trust me I understand how you feel.
I am scheduled for sept. 28 and I have been so nervous and depressed as the time is getting closer. So trust me I understand how you feel.
September 11, 2012
I had my pre-op today and asked my doctor about it and he said it was normal. I asked for some valium but he didn't seem overly excited to give it to me. He said he would give me one for the day before surgery if I still needed it. My appointment went really well today so I feel MUCH better and just want to GET IT OVER! The depression is starting to finally go away and is being replaced by excitement.
September 11, 2012
Hello dmags, I go for my tt on September 26, so u will be one day before me im so so excited but nervous at the same time I have a rectus diastis so ill be getting that repaired all in one day. I am excited for u too have a smooth recovery!
September 11, 2012
For the ladies with upcoming surgeries, I had one more tip. For your belly button, I suggest using the sterile 3x3" gauze pads with the cloth type tape. The doctor will place a band aid over your button and tell you to put bacitracin on it each day. When I used my band aids at home, they tore that tender skin! Not good. So I have been using the gauze pads and that works great!! Good luck girls. I am 25 days post op and doing great! Also, don't try to drink a glass of wine until you are about 10 days po! I did and had a horrible headache. I think it might be because the anesthesia is not out of your body yet! Just FYI!
September 25, 2012
I woke up this morning thinking about you. Today is ur day. Sending lots of prayers your way. Please keep me posted, can't wait to hear from you.
UPDATED FROM NoMoreBellyYES
1 day post
I am now 24 hours post-op. I'm in a little more...
NoMoreBellyYESSeptember 26, 2012
I am now 24 hours post-op. I'm in a little more pain than I expected considering I have the pain pump. Still foggy from anesthesia but not as bad as yesterday, I could bearly stay awake. Getting up and into my recliner hurts the muscles inside and I'm getting sharp pinching pain I believe if from my lipo incisions. Worst part right now is the itching..all over my body. This always happens to me when I have to take pain killers. I've been taking benedryl which helps a little. I have a follow up tomorrow morning with my PS. Once I get the ok to open my binder I will upload new pics. I can see my scar is really low, which makes me happy but that's all I've been able to see so far...lots of bruising on hips and back from lipo too. Ok, back to rest!!!
ill tell u dont think of it this way,,think how u will have more self confidence about ur seld,,u will be ok trust me ,,i was worried about the general anesthesia the most lol
im 19 weeks and im still swollen ,,the doctor had told me i need between 6 month to a year to see the final result because i had tt with lipo at the same time..so dont expect to see the result right away ,,hope this will help
I'm worried about my BB. I had an umbilical hernia repair after my son was born in 2007. My PS said that because if this there is a slight chance it will turn black! Ewe! I don't want a black BB. He didn't seem to think it was going to be a problem but still had to tell me.
Even if it doesn't turn out to what I am picturing it will at least look better than it does now! Did you see my pics! Ugh!
Thanks again for your response! Keep me updated on how your recovering! =)